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protection Definition

pro·tec·tion (prə tek′s̸hən, prō-)

noun

    1. a protecting or being protected
    2. an instance of this
  2. a person or thing that protects
  3. a safe-conduct pass or passport
  4. ☆ Informal
    1. money extorted by racketeers threatening violence
    2. bribes paid to officials by racketeers to avoid prosecution
  5. Econ. the system of protecting domestic products as by taxing imported goods

Etymology: ME proteccioun < MFr protection < LL protectio

protection Synonyms

protection

n.

  1. A covering

    shield, screen, camouflage; see shelter.

  2. A surety

    certainty, safeguard, safekeeping, assurance, invulnerability, impregnability, reassurance, security, stability, strength; see also guaranty 2.

    Antonyms insecurity, weakness, frailty.

protection Usage Examples

Preposition: from

spam: Protection from spam is provided by junk mail filtering and reporting service www.antespam.co.uk.

Converse of object

  • afford: Protected Species Plants and animal species afforded protection under certain Acts and Regulations.
  • provide: In a healthy joint, the cartilage provides protection at the end of each bone forming the joint.
  • ensure: Frontier controls reviewed to ensure continued protection of endangered species.
  • guarantee: To safeguard medical supply manufacturers Victrex is guaranteeing long term protection against material specification changes or withdrawal of supply.
  • offer: Two or three coats offer protection for up to four years.

Adjective modifier

  • adequate: Pregnant women do not receive adequate protection or any special treatment.
  • environmental: Therefore, the focus should not be on local environmental protection.
  • legal: The legal protections for privacy in the U.S. are very weak.
  • added: Padded reel pouches large enough to accomodate big pit reels, with padded flap between rods for added protection.
  • maximum: He should be kept away from other cats for 10 days after the second injection to ensure maximum protection.
  • statutory: The presence of a plaque does not afford a building any statutory protection; it has, for example, no connection with listing.

Modifies a noun

  • legislation: Brazil has intellectual property protection legislation that is substantially similar to that of the United States which should put you at ease.
  • insurance: Mortgage payment protection insurance is set up with a term specifically matching your mortgage term say 25 years.

Noun used with modifier

  • data: We will always endeavor to comply with the data protection act In a hurry?
  • asset: An asset protection plan is not some off-the-shelf package.
  • consumer: What are your views on the set of consumer protection measures set out in Chapter 7?
  • copyright: A compilation which does not meet the originality criteria for copyright protection is protected by a new intellectual property right called database right.
  • virus: Virus Protection The material on this site is checked for viruses at all phases of production.
  • child: Irish Times Article - State to appoint legal experts to enhance child protection.. .